Can Drinking Water Really Help You Lose Weight?

Even though 78 percent of U.S. adults don’t drink enough of it, we know that drinking plenty of water brings with it all sorts of benefits to both physical and mental health. But could staying hydrated also be a simple way to lose weight?

By Megan Tatum
Apr 3, 2021 5:00 PM
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There’s no doubt that water plays a critical role in how well our bodies function.

Which is hardly surprising when you consider that 60 percent of the human body is made up the clear liquid — lungs are 83 percent water, skin 64 percent and even bones 31 percent. Sloshing through our internal systems, water lubricates joints, protects internal organs, regulates body temperature and helps deliver oxygen all over the body.

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